General News 13-18 – Page 79
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NewsMaterial costs drive up Hempel paint prices
Coatings manufacturer Hempel’s prices will rise for certain products as the raw material cost increases from 2016 look certain to continue in 2017.
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NewsABS upgrades lashings guidance and software
Classification and technical services provider, ABS, is looking to improve safety on containerships with its enhanced ABS Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems (Lashing Guide) and new companion software, ABS C-LASH.
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News‘Team Finland’ hones its edge
After some challenging years, the Finnish shipbuilding industry is again resurgent, buoyed by a supportive government and a cooperative spirit. A booming cruise market and growing demand for Arctic capability have also driven business to its yards, writes Stevie Knight.
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ABB assists environmental compliance for combo carriers
ABB’S marine software is set to be installed on three new Trovald Klaveness vessels to help them meet incoming emissions regulations.
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NewsOnboard renewable power study
Renewable power technology expert Eco Marine Power (EMP) has begun a detailed study on the practical applications of its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE technologies onboard ships, in conjunction with several industry partners.
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NewsPowering ahead: The big alternatives
It has taken a while, but cruise owners and operators are discovering their own reasons for investigating new power technologies, writes Stevie Knight.
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Evac waste systems for Tallink 'Megastar'
Evac has supplied its complete Cleantech waste collection solution for installation onboard ‘Megastar’, the Tallink Grupp’s next generation LNG shuttle ferry.
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NewsSiemens makes AM turbine blade breakthrough
Siemens has completed the first full load engine tests of additive manufactured (AM) turbine blades, installed on a 13MW SGT-400 industrial gas turbine.
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NewsNew electric ferry to curb Asian emissions
A new hybrid electric ferry has been launched by the Taiwanese harbour city of Kaohsiung to curb greenhouse and diesel emissions in the area.
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NewsBallast water management systems MoU
Ballast Water Management Systems expert, Techcross Inc, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Damen Ship Repair Harbor & Voyage to provide retrofit installation on its existing vessels.
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NewsElectrochlorination systems maintenance solution
Evoqua Water Technologies has established a new maintenance and service initiative for operators'' electrochlorination marine growth prevention systems (MGPS).
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NewsMegastar maintenance contract for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä and Tallink Grupp have signed a five-year maintenance agreement for a new ro-pax ferry ''Megastar''.
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NewsCarnival and Wärtsilä in performance partnership
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability with the signing of a new 12-year maintenance agreement for Carnival vessels.
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NewsETI targets 30% fuel cut for UK fleet
After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.
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NewsRotterdam Offshore Group to expand its capabilities
Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) has acquired the neighbouring land and buildings next to its existing premises in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam, to allow for significant expansion of its quayside, storage and office capabilities.
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NewsEMSA study highlights fuel cell technology
A new study released by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has identified the leading fuel cell technologies with potential for maritime applications.
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NewsFinland’s autoship bid
A new autonomous shipping test area is due to open off the Finnish coast, boosting significant projects already underway in the country.
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Torsional Vibration Symposium
This year’s Torsional Vibration Symposium will be taking place in Salzburg from 17-19 May, with more than 200 experts from the field expected.
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NewsNew partnership for Gulf Navigation Holding
Holding and Gulf Navigation Holding have entered into a to provide an integrated set of marine services.
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NewsBattery and automation partnership
PBES and Høglund Marine Automation have gone into partnership to produce industrial quality energy storage for hybrid and fully electric commercial marine vessels.
